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M1.8 Depth: 5.3 km

M1.8 Earthquake near 18.5 km ( 11.5 mi) NNE (az= 15.0) from Indio, CA

UTC time: 2026-03-21 15:34:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.8 earthquake was recorded near 18.5 km ( 11.5 mi) NNE (az= 15.0) from Indio, CA on March 21, 2026 at 15:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by SCEDC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M1.8
Depth
5.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 15:34:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
scedc
Coordinates
33.88133, -116.16400
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5.3 km
Shallow
5.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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